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The Mid-county Memo is a newspaper dedicated to serving the community. One of the best ways to do this is by informing Memo readers of upcoming events of interest and meetings of groups they might like to join. Help connect our community! If you are part of a group that you enjoy, let your neighbors know about it. Publicize your special event or fundraiser here in the Mid-county Memo Calendar section.
Submissions for each month are due by the 15th of the previous month. Please have Calendar submissions for March in by Monday, Feb. 17. We prefer e-mailed submissions sent to Dawn Widler, Department Editor at editor@midcountymemo.com. You may also mail complete information to 4052 N.E. 22nd Ave., Portland, OR, 97212-1503, phone 503-287-8904 or fax 503-249-7672.
Special Events
Victorian Valentines
Bring your Valentine to the Zimmerman Heritage Farmhouse, 17111 N.E. Sandy Blvd on Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Victorian Valentines saved by the Zimmerman family will be on display. Fee for the public tour is $3.00 per person 12 years and older.
From 1869 until 1992, the farmhouse was inhabited continuously by the Zimmerman family, making it a unique and special experience. An intact collection of this size, exclusively owned by one family that remained in the same house for over 120 years, is rare among historical house museums throughout the United States.
To inquire about private tours for groups or organizations, call 503-261-8078. To learn more, visit the Fairview-Rockwood-Wilkes Historical Society website at www.frwh.org.
Be creative with your kids
One of the things that sets Montavilla Community Center apart from other community centers is their parent-child art classes.
For parents with a child from 18 months to 4 years, workshops include a chance to share the sentiment of Valentine’s Day and celebrate creativity. Make something special together to show all the cupids in your life that you care in “Va-va-voom Valentines.” Parents and kids can also blast off to other galaxies. Climb aboard a rocket ship and explore the wonder of space through art. Together, stimulate imaginative play, coordination and cooperative skills in “Pluto, Jupiter and Mars.” Of course kids won’t want to miss “Messy Art - A Whale of a Time.” This workshop allows parents and children to use self-expression and creativity together discovering ocean animals and other aquatic delights using a variety of art media and activities that awaken and stimulate the imagination.
For older children (9 and up) and their parent, Montavilla Community Center offers several classes including “Manicure Madness” and “Elegant Etiquette.” All classes will be held at Montavilla Community Center, 8219 N.E. Glisan St. For more information or to sign up, please call Montavilla Community Center at 503-823-PLAY.
Stop those pesky leaks
Save money by stopping the waste of water in your house. A water conservation workshop sponsored by the Community Energy Project will show you how to find and repair leaks as well as suggesting water conservation ideas in and around your home. The workshop will provide each household with an instructional workbook and a free kit of materials.
This workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 in Resurrection Lutheran Church, 1700 N.E. 132nd Ave. The same workshop will be held on at the East Portland Community Center, 740 S.E. 106th Ave. from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13. For more information or to register, please call 503-284-6827.
Sign up for a season of fun
It’s that time of year again: Parkrose Little League is holding sign-ups and tryouts at Sacramento Elementary School, 11400 N.E. Sacramento St. Sign-ups and tryouts will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, Saturday, Feb. 15 and Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To volunteer as a coach or for more information, please call Jack O’Neal at 503-253-5184 or Sue Kunz at 503-254-2664.
A sweet treat
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to send a special someone a tasty treat and support seniors in need. Volunteers for Loaves & Fishes will deliver Valentine-o-Grams in the morning on Friday, Feb. 14 to benefit Portland area seniors.
Each Valentine-o-Gram includes two Cinnabons, a packet of fresh ground Seattle Best Coffee and a jar of legendary Makara Cinnamon Spice. Each Valentine-o-Gram costs $19.95. Please order by Monday, Feb. 10 by calling Loaves and Fishes at 503-736-6325.
Learn about landscaping
Join fellow business owners and community members for a different type of signing event. The City of Portland Development Services Center is offering a free community education “Brown Bag” session. These free sessions are held every month on different topics. Participants are asked to bring a lunch to the session, which runs from noon to 1:30 p.m.
The topic for February will be “Landscape Standards.” The session will be held on Friday, Feb. 14, and all community members are invited to attend.
The session will include presentations and discussion on:
•What is considered landscaping - why is it required?
•Purposes of landscaping; stormwater management, screening, etc.
•Landscape Plans - what are minimum submittal requirements?
•Parking lot landscaping; new installations and upgrades.
•Questions & Answers about landscaping with City Planners.
The February meeting will be held at 1900 S.W. 4th Ave. in the Second Floor Conference Room 2500-A. For more information, please call Martha Shonya at 503-823-7822.
Enjoy family fun night
Join the crowd at Mt. Scott Community Center for Family Fun Night. On Friday, Feb. 21, come to Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 S.E. 72nd Ave. from 7 to 9 p.m. to get in on the fun. Adults must be accompanied by children, and children must be accompanied by adults. Activities for families to enjoy together include swimming, roller skating, indoor park, crafts and more! Family Fun Night costs $1.50 per person. Snacks will be sold by the Mt. Scott/Arleta Neighborhood Association. For more information, please call Mt. Scott Community Center at 503-823-3183.
Protect your family
Lead poisoning can cause brain and organ damage, learning disabilities and other serious heath problems for young children. The most common sources of lead poisoning are found in and around homes. Come to a lead poisoning workshop held by the Community Energy Project and learn about the effects and sources of lead poisoning; how to test for lead; and prevention tips. Qualified participants receive a free kit of materials worth $45. This workshop will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Montavilla Community Center, 8219 N.E. Glisan St. To register, call 503-284-4962.
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